Education

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved a $3.6 billion budget request for fiscal year 2026, reflecting a $221.1 million increase to address enrollment growth and capital projects, while also reviewing compliance with diversity policy audits.

Students and employees will not have to make up the days of school that were missed due to Tropical Storm Debby. Instead, schools will adjust the pacing of course lessons to account for the missed instructional time.

In recent public hearings, Bulloch County School Board members and citizens discussed the complexities of the state-mandated 14-mill tax rate and its impact on local taxpayers. The conversation covered concerns about potential tax increases, the balance of residential development, and recent legislative efforts to address these ongoing challenges.

A new study reveals that the University System of Georgia generated a remarkable $21.9 billion for the state's economy in fiscal year 2023, marking a 9% increase from the previous year, while also highlighting the substantial lifetime earnings boost of $1.4 million for its bachelor’s degree graduates.

As the Class of 2025 embarks on their senior year, anticipation builds for the culmination of their high school journey: the graduation ceremonies, which have been scheduled for May 2025 across Bulloch County high schools.

Berrios has an extensive career in higher education, most recently serving as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Florida National University.

A Georgia House Study Committee will soon meet to discuss the possibility of switching our universities and technical colleges back to a quarter system. Georgia lawmakers made the change to semesters for the USG back in 1999, and the TCSG followed in 2011.

Twenty three students from Ogeechee Technical College's Practical Nursing program marked their completion and entry into the profession during a pinning ceremony at the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. They were honored by their instructors and celebrated for their dedication and readiness to serve in healthcare.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods invites Georgia public high school students in grades 10-12 to apply for the 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council, providing an opportunity to directly influence state education policies and serve as ambassadors for their schools. The application deadline is September 6.

As schools statewide commence the new academic year, the Georgia House of Representatives reflects on impactful legislation passed during the 2024 session aimed at enhancing education funding, school safety, and parental choice in education, ensuring Georgia students and educators benefit from increased resources and opportunities.